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June Wrap-Up + July TBR  | Book of the Month, Small Town Trope Court & Book Rants  | Spill the Book Podcast
Have you ever wondered how Stace & Jace Spill the Book?
We talk about the books we loved... the books we didn't... and we never hold back.
This month, we're diving into our June Wrap-Up + July TBR!
 June Reads, July TBR Chaos... and a Small Town Trope Showdown?
Yeah... this episode has everything.
In this episode of Spill the Book, we're breaking down:
 Our June reading wrap-up (the five-star reads and the total disappointments) 
Our July TBR (will we actually stick to it? Honestly... probably not.)
Our Book of the Month picks
Small Town Trope Court — is this romance trope still one of the best, or is it becoming overused?
 The books we absolutely loved... and the ones we wish we hadn't picked up.
If you're into unfiltered opinions, chaotic reading updates, honest book reviews, and bookish debates, you're in the right place.
 Join the conversation in the comments!
Are you Team Small Town Romance, or are you officially over it?
📖 What was your BEST and WORST read in June?
What's on your July TBR that you know you're probably not going to finish?
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We finally brought back our deep dives... and we couldn't have picked a better book.
This week on Stace and Jace Spill the Book, we're diving into The Sinkhole by Morgan P.J. Myles—a breathtaking debut that blends immersive fantasy, enemies-to-lovers romance, ruthless magical academia, grief, found family, and one of the most original magic systems we've read in a long time.
At first glance, it's a portal fantasy.
But underneath the smoke wars, magical frequencies, and haunting world of Yasu is a story about grief, identity, resilience, and learning to trust yourself when everything around you is falling apart.
In this episode we discuss:
Why Evelina is one of our favourite fantasy heroines this year
The emotional portrayal of grief and trauma
The fascinating frequency-based magic system
Sinkhole Academy and why magical schools never stop being entertaining
 The slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance
 Drayven Vale (yes... we have thoughts)
Found family done right
Our favourite theories and predictions for the series
 Why this book surprised us—and why we think more readers need to pick it up
If you're looking for a fantasy that balances emotional depth with incredible worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and a mystery that keeps unfolding, The Sinkhole deserves a place on your TBR.
And stay tuned...
We'll also be interviewing Morgan P.J. Myles soon, so if you have questions you'd love us to ask, leave them in the comments!
We'd love to know:
Have you read The Sinkhole?• Team Drayven?• What was your favourite part of the worldbuilding?• Which fantasy world would you choose to be warped into?
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Thanks for listening—and as always...
Keep reading. Keep questioning. And Spill the Book.
 
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What happens when you invite a professional voice actor onto your podcast and hand him scripts for a game called Make It Hotter?
Complete chaos.
In this episode of Stace & Jace Spill The Book, we're joined by voice actor Graham, better known online as Mr Scottish, for a hilarious conversation about voice acting, character voices, audiobook narration, and the art of making literally anything sound better.
 
Mr Scottish Is @mr.scottish.va  on tiktok
@mr_scottish_voice_actor_ – on insta and you can find his work on magic wave! High recommend
We talk:🎙️ How Graham got into voice acting📚 Audiobooks and storytelling🔥 Playing our infamous Make It Hotter challenge😂 Unexpected moments and behind-the-scenes chaos🎭 Reading scripts live on the show🤯 Why voice acting is harder than it looks
Despite a few technical gremlins trying to sabotage us, this episode is packed with laughs, great stories, and some seriously impressive vocal talent.
Tell us in the comments:What phrase would YOU challenge Graham to make hotter?
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Have you ever met one of your favorite authors and it was just like hanging with a friend having a glass of wine? That’s how it was meeting the JD BARKER! 
THRILLER READERS 
I still can't believe this happened...
I sat down with bestselling author JD Barker to talk about The First Scarlet Door, the return to the world of 4MK, and everything thriller fans have been waiting to hear.
We discussed: 
The First Scarlett Door The future of the 4MK universe Screen adaptation news Writing unforgettable villains Behind-the-scenes author secrets
And yes...
There was definitely some fan-girling involved. 😂
If you've ever stayed up way too late reading a JD Barker book, this episode is for you.
Tell me in the comments:
Who is your all-time favorite thriller author?
 
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"If you could ask JD Barker ONE question, what would it be?"
 
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What happens when a princess discovers her entire life has been built on a lie?
In this episode of Spill the Book, we're joined by fantasy romance author Jessie Ferguson to dive into her enchanting novel, Swapped Fates. We discuss fey magic, hidden identities, royal secrets, emotional character arcs, and the complicated love triangle that has readers choosing sides.
Jessie shares how classic fairy tales inspired the story, why fantasy is the perfect genre for exploring trauma and self-discovery, and how Princess Alexis's journey became one of identity, choice, and finding the courage to become who you're meant to be.
Whether you're obsessed with fantasy romance, magical kingdoms, political intrigue, or stories filled with heart and high stakes, this episode is for you.
✨ In this episode:• The inspiration behind Swapped Fates• Building a world of fae magic and royal secrets• Writing authentic character growth• The two-brother love triangle dilemma• Fantasy as a tool for exploring real emotions• Jessie Ferguson's writing journey from film school to published author
Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and prepare to enter a world where fate is never what it seems.
📚 Featured Book: Swapped Fates by Jessie Ferguson
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Did you see the controversy? What did you think?
 
BookTok accidentally went to law school.
 
In this episode of Litdulterous, Stacey dives headfirst into one of the strangest controversies to hit the reading community: the Hot Girls Read trademark debate.
 
What started as a trademark filing quickly exploded into a conversation about ownership, community culture, creator influence, internet folklore, and why readers have stronger opinions about bookish phrases than some people have about politics.
 
We're unpacking:
 
📚 The history of the phrase "Hot Girls Read"
 
⚖️ Why everyone on TikTok suddenly became a trademark expert
 
🔥 Why readers took the controversy so personally
 
👀 The difference between legal ownership and cultural ownership
 
📱 How BookTok transformed a paperwork filing into a full-scale internet civil war
 
🦝 Why readers claim to hate drama while consuming every second of it
 
Whether you're deep in BookTok, completely confused by the controversy, or just here for the chaos, this episode breaks down what happened and why it sparked such a massive reaction.
 
Grab your coffee, grab your tea, and join us for the literary equivalent of a neighborhood meeting that somehow became a courtroom drama.
 
Enjoying the chaos? Follow Litdulterous, leave a review, and share this episode with the friend who definitely watched all 47 videos "for research purposes."
 
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Have you ever wondered how stace and jace spill the book?
 
We talk books we loved, which we didn't.. we don't hold back.
 
This month was our May Wrap-Up + June TBR 📚 | Book of the Month, Slow burn Trope Court & Book Rants 👀
 
|Spill the Book Podcast
 
May reads, June TBR chaos, AND a trope court showdown?
 
Yeah… this episode has everything.
 
In this episode of Spill the Book, we’re breaking down: 📚 Our May wrap-up (the hits + the disappointments) 🔥 Our June TBR (will we actually read them… questionable)
 
📦 Book of the Month picks
⚖️ slowburn Trope Court — is it elite or overrated?
💔 The books we LOVED… and the ones we absolutely did not If you’re into unfiltered opinions, chaotic reading updates, and bookish debates—you’re in the right place.
 
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Are you Team slowburn or are we retiring it for good?
 
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Traditional publishing used to be the dream. Now? More authors are asking whether they even need it.
 
Do you think trad publishing is a dinosaur?
 
On this episode of Litdulterous Whore, we dive headfirst into the publishing industry's ongoing identity crisis. We talk about how indie publishing has evolved from a "last resort" into a legitimate powerhouse, why authors are choosing self-publishing over traditional deals, and what this shift means for writers trying to build careers in today's book market.
Expect laughs, hot takes, publishing gossip, and a few uncomfortable truths for the gatekeepers.
Whether you're an aspiring author, a seasoned indie publisher, or just someone fascinated by the future of books, this episode delivers an honest—and hilarious—look at the battle between traditional publishing and independent publishing.
Topics include:• Indie publishing vs traditional publishing• Literary gatekeeping• The future of books and authorship• Why more writers are choosing independence
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Would you rather have a traditional publishing deal with prestige and less control—or go indie and keep full creative freedom?
Tell us your answer in the comments. We're ready for the fight.
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🔥 Hot Take of the Episode:Traditional publishing didn't lose power because indie authors got lucky. It lost power because authors finally got options.
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Do you like to have your mind blown? 
Today on Litdulterous Whore, we’re discussing the most shocking thriller and horror plot twists ever written — from Gone Girl and Verity to The Silent Patient, Behind Her Eyes, Pet Sematary, and more. These are the books that emotionally destroyed readers, caused internet-wide arguments, and made us question every narrator forever.
 
Thriller readers are genuinely unwell because why do we FINISH books that psychologically destroy us and immediately go:
“Wow. Five stars.”
Today’s episode of Litdulterous Whore is pure chaos:
✨ toxic marriages✨ unreliable narrators✨ emotionally devastating reveals✨ creepy houses✨ suspicious therapists✨ plot twists that made us stare at walls at 2am
 
We’re talking about the most UNHINGED thriller twists ever written and honestly?Some of these authors should be investigated.
If you’ve ever:📚 thrown a book across the room📚 reread chapters in disbelief📚 accused an author of crimes📚 paced around your kitchen after a reveal
…this episode is for you.
Follow, like, share, and come spiral.
And if you want bonus chaos, extra episodes, and exclusive content:join the Patreon, my little trauma goblins. 🖤Welcome back to Litdulterous Whore — the podcast where we support women’s rights… and women’s wrongs in psychological thrillers.
 
This week we’re discussing the MOST unhinged thriller and horror plot twists ever written. The twists that permanently altered readers’ brain chemistry. The endings that caused screaming, pacing, conspiracy theories, trust issues, and emotional damage.
We’re diving into:
🩸 unreliable narrators🩸 toxic marriages🩸 hidden manuscripts🩸 creepy isolated houses🩸 psychological manipulation🩸 devastating reveals🩸 thriller books that made readers question reality
 
From Gone Girl and Verity to The Silent Patient, Behind Her Eyes, Shutter Island, Pet Sematary, and more — this episode is a celebration of literary psychological warfare.
Massive spoilers ahead.
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Have you ever finished a romantasy book and just stared at the wall like…“That’s the ending?” 💀
We survived:⚔️ the wars🖤 the morally gray men🔥 the magical trauma💋 the enemies-to-lovers tension…for THAT?
This month on Stace & Jace Spill the Book, we’re rewriting the endings that emotionally sabotaged us.
No one is safe:❌ shadow daddies❌ third-act breakups❌ unnecessary deaths❌ wasted chemistry❌ “touch her and die” men with zero communication skills
We’re fixing:📚 ACOTAR📚 A Discovery of Witches📚 Fourth Wing📚 Quicksilver📚 One Dark Window📚 Belladonna…and several crimes against romantasy.
PLUS:✨ savage 1-star review readings✨ fantasy romance hot takes✨ alternate endings that are objectively better✨ what romantasy books would look like in other genres✨ absolute chaos
If a book hurt us emotionally…we’re dragging it into the town square.
 
We discuss:• Why Lucien should’ve been Feyre’s true endgame in ACOTAR• Why Matthew de Clermont was never the right choice in A Discovery of Witches• The romantasy tropes we’re exhausted by• Plot twists that felt personally targeted• Books with wasted chemistry and low-stakes finales• 1-star reviews that absolutely annihilate popular BookTok favorites• What fantasy romances would look like as mafia romances, reality TV dating shows, corporate thrillers, and small-town romances
 
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